And my career, the things that have happened have happened because of my music education background.

Even before I became a recording artist, I did other things in music. I was a teacher, I did studio work, and I was an arranger and a producer.

I might be a Cuban American, but I'm also an Afro-Cuban American.

For me, there's still a lot of room to grow; I'm just happy that I have so much more to give.

If there was any other place I would live, other than Miami, it would be California. It's beautiful. The weather is just gorgeous, I love being here, too.

I write in English first, and then I translate to Spanish. I've always felt more comfortable with the English side of things first.

And my career, the things that have happened have happened because of my music education background.